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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 05:05 PM
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Found this on lexus owners UK- harrier(rx330) original accessories in Japan.. Lexus should have turn signals on side mirrors like Mercedes has on even its C class

http://babelfish.altavista.com/babel...p%2findex.html
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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 12:52 AM
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You can get a lot of those parts from Carson at L-Tuned parts.com. I know you can get the side mirrors with the turn signals. I was thinking about getting one myself. Lost of the interior parts are available through them as well.
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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 12:56 AM
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If there is a group buy going on, I will jump on it!
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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 01:05 AM
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Originally Posted by IS V300
If there is a group buy going on, I will jump on it!
You can contact Steve, but currently, no GB.
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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 01:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Neo
You can contact Steve, but currently, no GB.
I did and it will take them 4-6 weeks to get them! Hopfully they will have a group buy soon in the future, so everyone can get a decent price!!
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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 07:38 AM
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You mean something like this?



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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 02:10 PM
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I was interested in these too. I did drop an e-mail into Steve G at Carson and he said about 4+ weeks for the silver ones.

He also mentioned that the units he was supplying were complete including the mirrors and internal motors/electonics etc. Here in the UK, the standard spec includes auto tilting of the mirrors when you put the car into reverse and also the ability to fold the mirrors at a press of a button - not sure if you guys have that, or if it's an add on in one of the "packages".

Anyway I also found this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ory=33649&rd=1

Which I *think* is the same toyota sourced parts - however, the description implies these are just covers that replace the ones you already have. I think this is also what the description on the Japanese Toyota web site also indicates.

Coolexrx would be useful for your feedback on this as you have obviously had them fitted - looks very nice.
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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 04:38 PM
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Onzo,

Those are covers only with wiring harness to tap to your turn indicators, you'll still use the mirrors and components. Unless they have changed in one year and they supply the whole thing fully assembled. That would be VERY easy install then, rather than the one I experienced.
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Old Jul 14, 2005 | 12:49 PM
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Let me know if anyone gets a group buy on the turn signal mirrors. I've been waiting to get these for a while. Thanks!
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Old Jul 14, 2005 | 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 1coolexrx
Onzo,

Those are covers only with wiring harness to tap to your turn indicators, you'll still use the mirrors and components. Unless they have changed in one year and they supply the whole thing fully assembled. That would be VERY easy install then, rather than the one I experienced.
Hi Coolexrx, I've located another supplier who has also confirmed what you say - i.e. it's just the covers and the wiring loom, so I've probably missunderstood Steve's decription.. From your post - it did not sound easy. I've just been looking at my mirrors and was wondering how the wiring gets to the side repeater, and how you actually access the back of the side repeater - looks like a lot of the covering behind the wheel needs to come off? Also the mirrors have just a star screw on the underside and a small panel that looks like it will pop off if lifted. Be really interested to know if the whole thing was a pain - I could approach my dealership to ask if they'll do it for me - but that involves parting with more cash
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Old Jul 14, 2005 | 04:14 PM
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Hello Onzo,

A couple of members here I think tried to install signal mirrors also but I don't know what is their status, I have not been around lately cause of work.

Taking the mirrors off are easy, but running the wires ........Yes, a lot of pain involve installing this. And installation instructions are in Japanese. I just observe the drawings and use my trusted multi meter so I know that I am tapping on the right wire. What I did was tap in front signals, I had a hard time finding the wires inside the cabin. And yes a lot of dismantling involve, you have to dismantle the whole mirror and then reassemble it. It will be probably easier if there is a fender indicator, cause you don't have to run along wire to the front. Thinking back, I'll probably not do it again.
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Old Jul 18, 2005 | 08:40 AM
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Keep in mind as you are purchasing these: "Dress rise and of the vehicle time the safety standards conformity item which holds the suffering visibility of the Usa time."

Got that?
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